Command Chief's Corner

CMSgt Gary R. Szekely is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 36th Wing, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. He is responsible to the Wing Commander for effective employment, professional development, and good order and discipline of over 6,900 military and civilian personnel. Chief Szekely is also the principal advisor on matters affecting the utilization, health, morale and welfare of assigned personnel. Additionally, he coordinates with senior military leaders and Guam community partners throughout the Joint Region Marianas to support PACOM's continuous bomber presence, theater security package and other multiservice mission partners.

7 Jan 2019
Kessel Run announces hiring event
Kessel Run is looking for talent who can help the Air Force tackle its most vexing software issues, including the global Air Operations Center Weapon System and the F-35 Lightning II’s Autonomous Logistics Information System, or ALIS.
4 Jan 2019
OTS restructures program to increase quality, quantity of officers
The Air Force’s Officer Training School is changing the paradigm for building officers, pivoting away from separate programs for line and non-line officers and conducting merged classes beginning in January 2019.
19 Dec 2018
One-day event streamlines hiring process for maintainers
Nathan Dixon, the 412th Maintenance Squadron director, needs maintainers. “I have the largest squadron on Edwards (Air Force Base) and I have 103 open positions,” said Dixon.
19 Dec 2018
Air Force Handbook 1, Enlisted Study Guide podcast now available
To help Airmen prepare for their upcoming promotion exams, a no-cost audio version of the Air Force Handbook 1 Enlisted Study Guide is now available across a variety of online platforms.
13 Dec 2018
December enlisted in-system, SNCO board supplemental promotion list released
The Air Force selected 304 Airmen Dec. 13, for promotion via the enlisted in-system supplemental promotion process and three from the senior noncommissioned officer supplemental board. There were 238 Airmen in the 18E5 cycle, 41 Airmen in the 18E6 cycle, one Airman for 17E7, 22 Airmen for 18E7, two Airmen for 18E8 and three for 18E9.
6 Dec 2018
Air Force releases chief master sergeant 18E9 promotion cycle statistics
The Air Force has selected 479 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,241 eligible for a selection rate of 21.37 percent in the 18E9 promotion cycle.
4 Dec 2018
Chief Wright to Airmen: Know your retirement options
The opt-in deadline for the Blended Retirement System is December 31, 2018. Make your decision knowing only you can determine which system is best for you, and understand that if you opt into BRS, it is irrevocable. You only have one chance to make this choice, so it’s imperative you and those involved in making financial decisions for your family fully understand the pros and cons of both retirement systems.
19 Nov 2018
More cadets given opportunity to fly
More than 530 U.S. Air Force Academy cadets from the 2019 graduating class have been matched to attend pilot training pending final qualifications and commissioning. This is a 26 percent increase over the 2018 class.
9 Nov 2018
FEDVIP is coming: Get to know dental and vision plans today
The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program ends on Dec. 31, 2018. Beginning in 2019, dental and vision plans will be available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.
7 Nov 2018
Air Force releases 2018 officer developmental education selection results
The Air Force has selected more than 800 active-duty officers for intermediate and senior developmental education during the 2018 Developmental Education Designation Board held at the Air Force’s Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

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